Panasonic AG AF-100 01/02 evaluation footage by CREWS.TV

This is an independent evaluation by members of CREWS.TV of the Panasonic AG AF 101/102 micro 4/3 camera.

This test was done purely as an experiment to evaluate its performance as a Film making /Television production tool. We did not test it against charts or other cameras, we simply took it for a test drive in what we thought would be its optimal conditions. Our goal was not to find its faults or decide its place in the market nor was it to choose sides in the ever political best camera debates. We are cinematographers who love their craft and love the tools that give us this ability.

We only had the camera for a few hours so we decided to keep it simple.

The camera is capable of 35mm lenses, so we used a PL adapter and Zeiss Ultra Primes , choosing from our set as we saw fit on the day. We chose to record on the on-board SD cards with the AVCHD codec at 24 mbs but we also opted to use the HDSDI output, recording at 100 mbs on the AVC Intra HD codec to P2 cards. We opted to do this rather than recording to Nanoflash simply to keep it all Panasonic native.

We chose this work-flow as we simply wanted to see this camera in the very best light possible.

We also had a sound recordist on location who used a dual channel radio link to the camera via its standard XLR inputs.

This is a prototype, so there were some technical issues, Panasonic assured us that it would be rectified in the production model. Our test scenes had to be limited to indoor locations as a consequence. It was a temperature related issue.

This footage is edited from the 100mbs files, ingested and edited natively mainly because it was easy. This footage was not graded, altered or manipulated, straight off the files and exported to Vimeo for your viewing pleasure. In fact we even used the natural sound rather than using music so that you can evaluated the footage for yourself.

A full report on our website crews.tv

Click here to read it AF-100 storm gathers. crews.tv/​blog/​2010/​10/​12/​af100-storm-gathers/​

Coming soon
Behind the scenes video
Full length video
Graded version
Editor's notes
Sound Recordist's notes


Cheers and thanks
Yves Simard

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Cinematographer
Matt Meikle

Assistant Camera
Joe Lawry

Grip
Dimi Nakov

Sound Recordist
Nick Treacy

Model/Actress
Victoria Williams

Photographer / Actor
Michel Perrin

Editor
Simon Coldrick

Thanks to
Metro Film

Panasonic New Zealand
Rick Haywood
Pete Fullerton

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• AG AF101 CAMERA TEST
• HD
• HDSDI
• SD cards
• AVCHD
• AVC Intra
• DVC PRO
• Carl Zeiss
• Ultra Prime
• 4/3
• Evaluation
• CREWS
• CREWS.TV
• Cinematography
• Television
• Panasonic
• Sony
• 35mm
• HDSLR
• DSLR
• HD DSLR

[scotjay]

All you points are valid. The bottom line is the end result. Yes, I love the fact that it is a video camera and has options the 5D does not. But the bottom line is the end result. The 5D picture is better I have not shot with the AG-100 You claim that the size of the sensor makes not difference. I am sorry, but I have to disagree with you here The world waits for a video camera body like this 4 2 2 50 MBPS 10 bit. with a full frame sensor. Basically the 5D sensor inside the AF-100

[crewstv]

@scotjay #1 that was over a year ago, #2 its just an opinion #3 you can decide when you try one. You wont see much difference on YouTube. 422 10 bit 50 mbs, even 2/3 looks great. Good luck to ya thanks for your comment.

[AdmirSarajevo]

Close your eyes and just listen to the talk, it sounds like one of those youporn clips =P

[crewstv]

@AdmirSarajevo ha ha - I wouldnt know

[crewstv]

@AdmirSarajevo ha ha - I wouldnt know

[EmpireOneMedia]

Was that a real photographer? Ever heard of strobes instudio? Video photoage looks good... but c'mon ... the editing and presentation was weak.

[crewstv]

@EmpireOneMedia have a read in the vimeo posts - there is good reason why its so basic if you are more curious than critical

[b19pen15]

Who cares about the camera, that girl is amazing.

[MarlowWhere]

@1:19 "We need to get you profile a little bit more" IS SHOOTING THE FRONT OF HER FACE.

[wolfman8325]

what stabilizer did you use?

[redmarch]

Pause at 2:15. That stare..

[CouchKumaras]

Hey, what did you format did you use to render? Also, which editing programme? Please don't say final cut haha

[defnyung]

@jkim429 average consumer, no need to consider my opinion. I still prefer the 5d. it is what it is.

[defnyung]

@jkim429 WTF are u talking about?

[jkim429]

@defnyung who are you, and why should i consider your opinion?

[Vnix]

pretty.